One Bowl Baked Pumpkin Donuts
Create scrumptious baked pumpkin donuts with a flavorful blend of all-purpose flour, pumpkin purée, warming spices, and a touch of sweetness. Top them off with a delectable cinnamon sugar coating for the perfect autumn treat.
Ingredients
For the Pumpkin Donut Dough
- 1¾ cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1¼ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ cup neutral oil
- ⅓ cup melted unsalted butter slightly cooked
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 stick unsalted butter melted
Instructions
For the Pumpkin Donut Dough
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and ensure your donut pans are greased with cooking spray.
- In a bowl, combine the salt, flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Layer the pumpkin purée, eggs, oil, sugar, melted butter, and vanilla directly on top. Whisk everything together thoroughly until completely incorporated.
- Transfer the batter into a Ziplock bag or piping bag, cutting off the tip, and evenly distribute it into 14-16 donut cavities.
- Bake the donuts at 350°F for 10-14 minutes, watching for slightly browned edges. To check for doneness, you can gently press your finger into one; it should bounce back, or insert a test skewer – it should come out clean
- Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them onto a wire rack.
For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping
- Whisk the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon together.
- While the donuts are still slightly warm, brush them with melted butter and coat them generously in the cinnamon sugar mixture for a delectable finish.
Notes
- Ensure you're using pure pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling), as it provides the best pumpkin flavor.
- Have your eggs and dairy ingredients at room temperature for better incorporation and a smoother batter.
- Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined. Overmixing can result in dense donuts.
- Use a non-stick donut pan and grease it well with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- For neat and even donuts, use a piping bag or a large Zip lock bag with a corner snipped off to fill the donut cavities.
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 194mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 2928IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg
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